Jagadish Dhekne

Accomplished pediatrician and educator with extensive experience at B.J. Medical College and leadership roles in various pediatric organizations. Proven expertise in pediatric care and health policy development, complemented by strong clinical leadership and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Recognized for enhancing pediatric education and improving patient outcomes.

• Post Graduate Teacher for DCH College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS), Mumbai.
• Director UNIQUE Hospital for Children Chinchwad Pune.
• Chief Pediatrician Kartik Group of Hospitals for Children, P.C.M.C., Pune.
• Practicing Pediatrician for more than 40 years.

• Director UNIQUE Hospital for children, Chinchwad Pune.
• Past President Maharashtra State Academy of Pediatrics 2010.
• Past President Indian Academy of Pediatrics Pune Branch 2008-09.
• Master Trainer of 'Asthma Training Module' of IAP.
• Master Trainer for 'Problem Solving in Paediatric Infectious Diseases (PSPID)' of IAP.
• Master trainer RAP (Rational Antibiotic Practice) of IAP.
• Master Trainer Clearing Pediatric Airway of IAP.
• Faculty Chest Research Foundation, Pune.
• Panel Consultant at Aditya Birla Hospital, Chinchwad, Pune.
• Panel Consultant at Surya Mother & Child Hospital, Wakad, Pune.
• Life member of Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
• Life member of Indian Medical Association.

• Past President Indian Academy of Pediatrics Pune Branch 2008-09
• Past President Maharashtra State Academy of Pediatrics 2010.
• Organizing Chair Person Maharashtra state conference of Pediatrics (Mahapedicon 2009).

• Faculty CASPER at CREST (Chest Research and training Pvt. Ltd), Pune.
• Controlling Asthma in Pediatric Population Through Education and Research (CASPER) - An ongoing 1 day Education program aimed at updating pediatricians about Asthma Diagnosis and Management, and also to encourage them to actively participate in research.
• Invited as guest speaker in Medical colleges (D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pune. Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune).
• Educational Programs Conducted at Chest Research Foundation (CRF): Planning, Organising and Implementation of such Programs.
• Speaker / Faculty at various Regional and National Conferences Of IAP.
• Master Trainer - RTI Pulse Module of IAP TOT Programme 2025.
• Delivered lectures at Rural & district places of Maharashtra.

• Chair Person of Mahapedicon 2009 held at Pune.
• Faculty for various State and National Conferences like PEDICIN, MAHAPEDICON for more than 20 years.

• Member of National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA)
• Member of Indian Academy of Pediatrics
• Member of Indian Medical Association (IMA)

• Past President Indian Academy of Pediatrics Pune Branch
• Past President Maharashtra State Academy of Pediatrics
• Lecturer in Pediatrics at B.J. Medical College in 1981-82
• Faculty for Surya Mother and Child Super speciality Hospital, Pune.